By: Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki / Contributing Writer When I started my Master’s program in creative writing, I had hoped to emulate my favorite writers at the time—Ernest Hemingway, John Updike, Philip Roth, and Joyce Carol Oats. They were the writers I studied and loved, the ones I thought I needed to sound like in order … Continued
The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce that Emad Batayeh will perform at the “Taking Back Our Narrative” event during the weekend of February 17 to 19, 2023 at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Batayeh, an Arab American vocalist of Jordanian origin will perform on Saturday, February 18, 2023, … Continued
The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce Usama Baalbaki, Co-Founder of the National Arab Orchestra will perform as part of the “Taking Back Our Narrative” event on the weekend of February 17 to 19, 2023, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Baalbaki, an Arab vocalist and ‘oudist … Continued
The Arab America Foundation in partnership with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce that Lubana Al-Quntar will perform with the National Arab Orchestra (NAO) on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 8:00 pm, as part of the weekend-long celebration of Arab culture, art, film, and music at the “Taking Back Our … Continued
For Immediate Release Washington DC (August 3, 2022): The Arab America Foundation is excited to announce the CONNECT Arab America: Empowerment Summit to be held, November 4-6 (the 6th is optional), 2022, at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park, 3111 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church, VA 22042 (15 miles outside of Washington, DC). The event … Continued
By: Riley Bryant / Arab America Contributing Writer It’s never uncommon to see streets named after people. In DC alone, there are dozens of circles and avenues bearing the monikers of US generals, political activists, and historical figures. What is uncommon, however, is using street names as a geopolitical slander prank on one of the … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer The situation in certain parts of the Arab World has not been ideal for decades. Since the discovery of oil and the Nakba, the Arab World has undergone many hardships. Countless immigrants were forced to immigrate because of the lack of safety, jobs, and many other factors … Continued
“America has been a land of opportunity. But a community’s success here is neither a foregone conclusion nor an irrevocable result.” By Isra’ Saleh / Arab America Contributing Writer Born and raised in Morocco, Al Jazeera Washington Bureau Chief, Abderrahim Foukara talks to Arab America about the challenges of being an Arab in America. Abderrahim’s … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer On Wednesday, April 5, Arab America hosted a reception to kick-off National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) with community leaders at the New America Foundation in Washington, DC. Distinguished guests included Andy Shallal, local restaurateur, activist, and former DC mayoral candidate, as well as Nick Hawatmeh, Counsel for the U.S. House … Continued
BY: Daniel Gil/Contributing Writer There’s a growing phenomenon around major cities in the country and Washington D.C. is certainly not immune. Parked on street corners, filling entire blocks, and stuffing the faces of all who are guided by their noses are food trucks. This certainly isn’t a recent phenomenon by any stretch. Food trucks began … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Thousands of activists from around the world protested against the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) annual conference on Sunday. Arab and Jewish Americans linked arms to protest the powerful lobbying group, which supports Israel’s right-wing agenda of building more illegal settlements, advancing Israel’s military, and maintaining the occupation of Palestinians. … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer Buzzing throughout social media is talk of #DayWithoutImmigrants. Latino immigrants across Washington, DC are preparing to close their restaurants, skip work, keep the kids home from school, and refrain from purchasing any goods on Thursday, February 16. The campaign is aimed at showing their economic power and protesting President Trump’s policies … Continued
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